Humblest Quote by C.S. Lewis
““the humblest, and at the same time most balanced and capacious, praised most, while the crank, misfits and malcontents praised least.””
About This Quote
Source Essay: "The Weight of Glory", 1942
Balanced, modest people receive praise, while eccentric or discontented ones are ignored.
In simple terms: Modesty is praised more than eccentricity.
Value humility over flamboyance.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- teamwork
- leadership
- public speaking
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do we favor modesty?
- How can we honor unconventional voices?
Societal bias may undervalue creative outsiders.